BBQ Pork Meatloaf

Pork sausage, ground pork, BBQ sauce, and a few simple ingredients make this moist and hearty BBQ Pork Meatloaf a dinnertime favorite.

Ground Pork Meatloaf Recipe

This recipe may be a slight variation from your Mom’s meatloaf. But it’s been a crowd favorite among the kids and family alike!

It is packed with ground pork and pork sausage and takes an hour to bake.

It will take longer for the oven to preheat than it will for you to gather the ingredients and create the meatloaf!

This wonderfully simple recipe is still customizable with your favorite barbecue sauce.

We encourage the younger members of our household to wash their hands and help us crush the cracker crumbs too.

Get the oven preheating. These ingredients combine in minutes, and dinner will be cooking before you know it!

Ingredients

• Ground pork
• Pork sausage
• Saltine crackers
• BBQ sauce
• Pepper
• Salt

Recipe Tips

• Customize recipe using a favorite BBQ sauce.
• Line loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal of meatloaf.
• Refrigerate leftovers for up to three days.

How to make meatloaf with ground pork

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare a loaf pan or 9×9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Using a gallon-sized zip top bag and rolling pin, crush saltine crackers into crumbs.

This process will yield approximately 1 1/2 cups of cracker crumbs.

Combine all ingredients and 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce for the meatloaf in a large bowl.

Mix together using clean hands to distribute the components evenly throughout the ground pork.

Move pork mixture into the greased pan and mold to the shape of pan.

Top the meatloaf mixture with the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce using a basting brush.

Place pan in preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes.

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before removing meatloaf from the baking dish.

While this meatloaf main dish is in the oven, we suggest preparing family-friendly sides and pairing it with green beans, sweet corn, macaroni and cheese, or mashed potatoes.

Round out the meal with a crowd-favorite dinner roll.

Meals prepared together as a family create learning opportunities and treasured memories.

Can you make meatloaf with ground pork?

Yes! While you may find traditional meatloaf recipes that use ground beef as the primary ingredient, we encourage you to try the combination of ground pork and pork sausage.

Ground pork is lean, flavorful, packed with protein, and budget-friendly.

Is meatloaf pork?

Meatloaf can be made using a variety of ground meats.

Our Pork Meatloaf recipe calls for ground pork and pork sausage. Other recipes may use a combination of ground pork and beef.

What ingredients keep meatloaf from falling apart?

Some of the same ingredients that keep a meatloaf moist also keep it together. In this Pork Meatloaf recipe, the focus is on cracker crumbs.

Crushing crackers into crumbs is a fool-proof job for anyone hanging out the kitchen. Get out the zip top bag, saltines and a rolling pin, this is a perfect job for kids.

Is it better to cook meatloaf at 350 or 400?

Typically, the lower temperature of 350 degrees F is the desired temperature when cooking meatloaf.

The challenge to a higher temperature is ensuring the meatloaf doesn’t dry out quickly.

If the meat is cooking at a higher temperature, the outer layer will tend to burn before the interior is cooked completely.

Since meatloaf is made with ground pork, you must ensure the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 160 degrees F for food safety purposes.

How long to cook pork meatloaf

Our Pork Meatloaf recipe requires 60 minutes of cooking time.

However, cooking times can vary depending on the size and thickness of the meatloaf.

As a general rule, always use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches a minimum of 160 degrees F.

Other Pork Recipes

This Pork Meatloaf with Bacon recipe combines the smoky and savory flavors of bacon and ground pork for a meatloaf you and your family will love.

Made with a blend of aromatic spices and ground pork, these Asian Pork Meatballs can be served up as a flavorful appetizer or main dish.

Ground pork and sauerkraut are rolled up and topped with bacon to create a flavorful and juicy meat dish that my husband craves. This recipe for Pork and Sauerkraut Roll-Up is one of the BEST!